Distance From Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, HRI - HER Distance

The distance from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is 4066 miles or 6543 kilometers or 3531 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Mattala ( Sri Lanka ) to Heraklion ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mattala and Heraklion takes around 9 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Heraklion, Greece is 9 hours 20 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • HRI - HER

Kilometers		6543 km
Statute Miles		4066 miles
Nautical Miles		3531 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 20 minutes

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Flight Route Map - HRI to HER Flight Path

Location of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport & Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Mattala, Sri Lanka and Heraklion, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRI - HER

Time difference between Mattala (Sri Lanka) and Heraklion (Greece) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Heraklion time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Mattala.

Location	Local Time
Mattala (Sri Lanka)	2026-09-15, 08:56:42 +0530
Heraklion (Greece)	2026-09-15, 06:26:42 EEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI / VCRI) Mattala, Sri Lanka

Destination

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER / LGIR) Heraklion, Greece